Description
sE visited Mickey Raphael to see how he captures his Harmonica with the Harp Blaster HB52 as well as the legendary Steve Baker and his iconic playing.
Here’s what sE Electronics says about the Harp Blaster HB52 Dynamic Harmonica Microphone:
Based on the inspiration from a select group of professional players and modeled after the sound of legendary vintage harp microphones, the Harp Blaster HB52 sets a new standard. Designed as the perfect channel for the artist’s creative output, it’s comfortable to hold, cup, and use for long periods of time, ensuring that the music can flow unhindered and achieve maximum sonority and expression. Suited to the needs of touring professionals, engineered to uncompromising standards, it combines fantastic sound quality with optimal ease of use and maximum durability.
Instead of looking at competing products to sculpt the Harp Blaster’s sound, we took our inspiration from a select group of professional players. The goal was to create an exceptional mic ideally suited to their needs, engineered to uncompromising standards, combining fantastic sound quality with optimal ease of use and maximum durability. After all, if a microphone can become a seamless extension of the artist’s emotive output – rather than a distraction of an obstacle – the music can flow unhindered and achieve maximum sonority and expression. Together, HOHNER and sE chased down this ideal, creating a state-of-the-art product that will satisfy the most discerning harmonica player.
Perfectly sized for easy cupping and handling, the highly reactive capsule responds directly to your hand technique and your musical expression. Moreover, the Harp Blaster HB52 was designed with input from professional harp players to ensure that it’s comfortable to hold, cup, and use for long periods of time. The high output level and high impedance will drive your amp properly without the need for any impedance converters, boost pedals or stomp boxes. In addition to its handy dimensions, the flat and sleek grille of the Harp Blaster ensures a tight cup and facilitates powerful hand effects.
In The Box
- Leatherette pouch
- Hohner/sE Electronics Logo sticker
- Microfiber cloth
- User manual with warranty card
Specifications
- Capsule Type: Dynamic
- Voice coil: Copper
- Magnet: Neodymium
- Frequency Range: 22 Hz – 16,000 kHz
- Sensitivity: 17.8 mV/Pa (-35 dBV)
- Electrical Impedance: 45 kOhms
- Connectivity: 3-pin male XLR connector
- Diameter: 50mm (1.97 in)
- Length: 78mm (3.07 in)
- Weight: 205 g (7.23 oz.)
